chemolithotrophic en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree New Latin chēmīader. English chemo- Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos)der. English litho- Ancient Greek τροφῐκός (trophĭkós)der. English -trophic English chemolithotrophic From chemo- + litho- + -trophic.
Meanings
- Describing an organism that derives its energy from the oxidation of inorganic materials.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more chemolithotrophic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most chemolithotrophic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Relateds
chemotrophy · chemolithotrophy · lithotrophic · lithotroph · lithotrophy · chemolithotroph · chemotroph · -troph · chemotrophic · -ic